ls1 fuelrail fuel hoes fitting hitting coilpack

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06-24-2012, 09:07 PM

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ls1 fuelrail fuel hoes fitting hitting coilpack

im running a ls1 intake on my 5.3 and the fitting for the fuel hose is right on top of my coilpack.Anyone else dealing with this problem or has in the past if so what can be done to fix it?

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06-24-2012, 10:12 PM

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I think there has been a few post/threads on this. IIRC, they just bent it up to clear...

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06-25-2012, 12:22 AM

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It should bend, just be careful. I bent mine by accident while trying to remove the quick connect fitting. Bends fairly easily.

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06-25-2012, 12:30 AM

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Bend it.. Had to bend mine on my LS1 to clear the 5.3 Coils.

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06-25-2012, 04:35 AM

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I bent mine too, or you can swap to Vette/Camaro coil packs.

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06-25-2012, 12:29 PM

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kool..is it safest to bend it up or twards the fire wall ?? i dont want to crack the line.

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06-25-2012, 01:13 PM

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I bent mine towards the firewall

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ls1 fuelrail fuel hoes fitting hitting coilpack

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